As Kate prepares for her first Christmas as the Duchess of Cambridge, there has been a media buzz surrounding the future queen and what she will be wearing on the day. Rumours of 5 outfit changes at Sandringham - 3 meals, a morning church service and evening drinks to dress for - Kate is under pressure to impress on Sunday.

Kate has had a flurry of media attention over the past month, with the lead up to Christmas, rumours of pregnancy and many public appearances including Gary Barlow’s charity event earlier this month and the Military Awards, a ‘Night of Heroes’ this week. Kate remained elegant and glamorous as always. With confirmation that she is not pregnant, Kate has continuously dressed to impress at all her recent public appearances.

At the Military Awards, on Monday 19, December, Kate wore a stunning Alexander McQueen gown, the same designer as her infamous wedding dress from earlier this year. As Kate and Prince William arrived at the awards, they were undoubtedly the most prominent couple at the event; they were also accompanied by Prince Harry. In addition Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge presented an award for the Most Outstanding Soldier, which went to Ryan McCready.

2011 has been a rollercoaster of a year for Kate, with the wedding, her royal visit to North America, numerous public appearances and easing herself into day-to-day royal life - the Duchess of Cambridge has remained elegant and stylish throughout with each outfit choice. Similarly her sister Pippa Middleton has had a crazy year, since making front page news with her choice of dress at Kate’s wedding - she has had a frenzy of media attention, continuously being compared to Kate and being linked to many eligible bachelors including Prince Harry.

If Kate can survive her first year in the spotlight and remain flawless throughout she will definitely live up to expectations at her first Christmas as a Duchess and will be as glamorous as ever in her 5 outfit changes.